DMS 2000. Medical Law & Ethics. (3 Credits)

This course presents legal guidelines and requirements for health care, personal attributes, job readiness, workplace dynamics, and allied health professions and credentialing. It identifies the roles and functions of personnel within the medical setting. Medical ethics and bioethics are discussed as well as risk management issues as they relate to the practice of allied health professionals. Students will learn to identify and respond to issues of confidentiality, perform within legal and ethical boundaries, establish and maintain the medical record, and document appropriately.

DMS 3010. Superficial Sonography. (2 Credits)

This course emphasizes the role of a diagnostic medical sonographer as it pertains to superficial sonography. This course will investigate embryology, development, and anatomy of the breast, thyroid, scrotum, prostate, and penis. Further evaluation of physiology, pathology and sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal superficial sonographic anatomy will be discussed. Correlation with laboratory values, other modalities, and instructional scan labs (dependent on model availability) will be included.

DMS 3110. Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I. (2 Credits)

This is the first in a series of courses in sonographic principles and instrumentations. The physics of ultrasound and its relation to instrumentation will be covered. Concepts of sound interaction with the human body are explored and the production of images discussed.

DMS 3120. Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II. (2 Credits)

This course continues the discussion of sonographic principles and instrumentation and the relationship between them. It focuses on instrumentation and the production of ultrasound images. The interaction of sound and the human body is discussed.
Prerequisites: (DMS 311 or 3110).

DMS 3210. Vascular Sonography I. (3 Credits)

This course is intended to teach the student the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the cerebrovascular and visceral systems and to perform and analyze cerebrovascular and abdominal vascular exams.

DMS 3220. Vascular Sonography II. (2 Credits)

This course prepares the student to perform peripheral venous testing and ultrasound. It explores the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the peripheral venous system. Scan labs will be integrated into the curriculum to provide hands-on skills.
Prerequisites: (DMS 321 or 3210).

DMS 3230. Vascular Sonography III. (2 Credits)

This course prepares the student to perform peripheral arterial vascular ultrasound. It will include concepts of arterial hemodynamics as well as anatomy, physiology and pathology of the peripheral arterial vasculature. Scan labs will be integrated into the curriculum to provide hands-on skills.
Prerequisites: (DMS 322 or 3220).

DMS 3310. Abdominal Sonography I. (4 Credits)

This course focuses on normal gross anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, and relational anatomy of the abdominal cavities, abdominal vessels, liver, biliary, and pancreatic systems. Physiology, pathology and pathophysiology are emphasized. Related laboratory values and other imaging modalities are discussed. Lectures are correlated with scanning lab demonstrations.

DMS 3320. Abdominal Sonography II. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on normal gross anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, and relational anatomy of the urinary system, spleen and gastrointestinal system. Physiology, pathology and pathophysiology are emphasized. Related laboratory values and other imaging modalities are discussed. Lectures are correlated with scan labs.
Prerequisites: (DMS 331 or 3310).

DMS 3330. Abdominal Sonography III. (2 Credits)

This course focuses on normal gross anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, and relational anatomy of the GI tract and abdominal wall. The use of contrast and performance of invasive procedures is covered. Physiology and pathology are emphasized. Related laboratory values and other imaging modalities are discussed. Lectures are correlated with scanning lab demonstrations.
Prerequisites: (DMS 332 or 3320).

DMS 3410. Ob & Gyn Sonography I. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the non-gravid female pelvis and will enable the student to identify the normal organ anatomy of the female pelvis along with supporting structures and vasculature. The student will have a thorough understanding of the physiology of the various stages of the female reproductive system. Physiology, pathology and pathophysiology are emphasized. The student will be able to identify and differential gynecologic pathology. Scanning protocol will be discussed with correlating scan lab demonstrations.

DMS 3420. Ob & Gyn Sonography II. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the gravid uterus, types of imaging in pregnancy and normal fetal development in all three trimesters. Biometrics in all three trimester will be covered. This course is the precursor to 0b/Gyn Sonography III, which focuses on fetal anomalies. Some course content between 0b/Gyn II and 0b/Gyn III will overlap. The role of the sonographer along with ethics and performance specifications will be explored. Obstetric models, if available, are used during integrated scan labs to give the student proctored, hands-on scanning experience.
Prerequisites: (DMS 341 or 3410).

DMS 3510. Case Reports I. (1 Credit)

Case presentation and exam critique classes are held throughout the program. This course requires students to present cases from clinical rotations. Presentations will be judged on clinical history, correlative testing, differential diagnosis, image analysis and participation.

DMS 3520. Case Reports II. (1 Credit)

Case presentation and exam critique classes are held throughout the program. This course required students to present cases from clinical rotations. Presentations will be judged on clinical history, correlative testing, differential diagnosis, image analysis and participation.
Prerequisites: (DMS 351 or 3510).

DMS 3710. DMS Clinical Education I. (3 Credits)

Students will receive clinical instruction in sonographic procedures at their assigned clinical sites. Under the direct and indirect supervision of registered clinical staff, students will perform, assist, and observe sonographic examinations. In addition to clinical site rotations, clinical practicum includes scan lab instruction as indicated. Clinical competency will be assessed and documented to record student achievement of sonographic clinical skills.

DMS 3720. DMS Clinical Education II. (4 Credits)

Students will receive clinical instruction in sonographic procedures at their assigned clinical sites. Under the direct and indirect supervision of registered clinical staff, students will perform, assist, and observe sonographic examinations. In addition to clinical site rotations, clinical practicum includes scan lab instruction. Clinical competency will be assessed and documented to record student achievement of sonographic clinical skills.
Prerequisites: (DMS 371 or 3710).

DMS 3730. DMS Clinical Education III. (3 Credits)

Students will receive clinical instruction in sonographic procedures at their assigned clinical sites. Under the direct and indirect supervision of registered clinical staff, students will perform, assist, and observe sonographic examinations. In addition to clinical site rotations, clinical practicum includes scan lab instruction as indicated. Clinical competency will be assessed and documented to record student achievement of sonographic clinical skills.
Prerequisite: DMS 3720.

DMS 4030. Musculoskeletal Sonography. (2 Credits)

Students will be instructed on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to sonography. Students will learn scanning techniques of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. Scan labs will be integrated in to the curriculum to provide hands on skills.

DMS 4140. Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Review. (1 Credit)

This course is intended to prepare the student to take the ARDMS SPI exam. Review and mock boards will be conducted. This course is only scheduled to run for five weeks during the semester.

DMS 4240. Pediatric Sonography. (2 Credits)

This course emphasizes the role of a diagnostic medical sonographer as it pertains to pediatric sonography. This course will investigate neonatal echoencephalography, spine and hip. It further explores sonography of the infant and neonatal abdomen, including kidneys, gastrointestinal and the diagnosis of jaundice. Imaging models will be used periodically, when available, for integrated scan lab instruction.

DMS 4430. Ob & Gyn Sonography III. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the 2nd and 3rd trimester patient and sonographic exam with specific attention to abnormal conditions and congenital anomalies of the fetus. This course is designed to follow the Ob/Gyn II course and content is designed to overlap. The role of the sonographer along with ethics and performance specifications will be explored. Obstetric models, if available, are used during integrated scan labs to give the student proctored, hands-on scanning experience.
Prerequisites: (DMS 342 or 3420).

DMS 4440. Ob & Gyn Sonography IV. (3 Credits)

This course emphasizes the role of a diagnostic medical sonographer as it pertains to women's reproductive health in both obstetrics and gynecology. This course will further investigate complex obstetrical and gynecologic anomalies, the balance of maternal and fetal needs, ethics specific to obstetrics, emerging technologies, labor delivery, post-partum, complementary and alternative medicine as well as registry exam review in Ob-Gyn. Imaging models will be used periodically, when available, for integrated scan lab instruction.
Prerequisites: (DMS 443 or 4430).

DMS 4530. Case Reports III. (1 Credit)

Case presentation and exam critique classes are held throughout the program. This course requires students to present cases from clinical rotations. Presentations will be judged on clinical history, correlative testing, differential diagnosis, image analysis and participation.

DMS 4540. Case Reports IV. (1 Credit)

Case presentation and exam critique classes are held throughout the program. This course requires students to present cases from clinical rotations. Presentations will be judged on clinical history, correlative testing, differential diagnosis, image analysis and participation.
Prerequisites: (DMS 453 or 4530).

DMS 4600. Professional Development in Sonography. (1 Credit)

This course will explore professionalism in general and as it relates to sonography. Topics include job exploration, interview and resume building designed to enhance skills for entry into the workforce.

DMS 4740. DMS Clinical Education IV. (6 Credits)

Students will receive clinical instruction in sonographic procedures at their assigned clinical sites. Under the direct and indirect supervision of registered clinical staff, students will perform, assist, and observe sonographic examinations. In addition to clinical site rotations, clinical practicum includes scan lab instruction as indicated. Clinical competency will be assessed and documented to record student achievement of sonographic clinical skills.
Prerequisite: DMS 3730.

DMS 4750. DMS Clinical Education V. (7 Credits)

Students will receive clinical instruction in sonographic procedures at their assigned clinical sites. Under the direct and indirect supervision of registered clinical staff, students will perform, assist, and observe sonographic examinations. In addition to clinical site rotations, clinical practicum includes scan lab instruction as indicated. Clinical competency will be assessed and documented to record student achievement of sonographic clinical skills.
Prerequisite: DMS 4740.

DMS 4800. Registry Review. (3 Credits)

Classroom involvement during the last semester of the program is dedicated to reviewing for the ARDMS exam. This course provides students with the opportunity to improve test-taking skills.
Prerequisites: (DMS 323 or 3230) and (DMS 333 or 3330) and (DMS 443 or 4430).